My First Million #84 with Noah Kagan - How the Founder of AppSumo Walked Away From $100m
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Jun 19, 2020 Noah Kagan shares his journey from being employee #30 at Facebook to founding AppSumo. He discusses the critical difference between needing to do things and choosing to do things in entrepreneurship. The conversation touches on finding customers, building new products, and how personal strengths can also be weaknesses. The hosts also chat about building companies with no name recognition and engaging strategies in email marketing for creators. Finally, they reflect on personal transformations and lifestyle changes that enhance overall joy.
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Initial Impressions and Evolving Respect
- Noah Kagan initially disliked Sam Parr's transactional approach, finding questions about money too personal.
- However, over time, Noah began to appreciate Sam's perseverance and drive.
Learn From Negativity
- Observe negative reactions and criticisms to learn about yourself.
- Understand the motivations behind jealousy and negativity.
Choosing Projects Based on Curiosity
- Noah Kagan prioritizes choosing projects based on curiosity and personal needs.
- He started SendFox to solve his own frustration with existing email marketing tools.